How BHC streamlined operations and boosted efficiency with STRUMIS

BHC: Streamlining steelwork operations with STRUMIS

“BHC are just 4 months in and are impressively proficient on the entire system.”
Steve Watson, Sales Manager, STRUMIS

A modern solution for a growing industry leader

Since its founding in 1992, BHC Ltd. (formerly Brian Hewitt Construction Ltd.) has become a major force in the structural steelwork industry. Based in Scotland and expanding across the UK and beyond, BHC’s rapid growth is no accident. A steadfast commitment to quality, timely delivery, and precision has helped the company evolve from agricultural buildings to full-service steelwork solutions for retail, residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

With a state-of-the-art production facility and CE accreditation, BHC’s weekly steel output has grown from 30 to over 600 tonnes. But as their capacity increased, so did the complexity of their operations-and that’s where STRUMIS came in.

Facing the need for change

As business scaled, BHC’s previous systems struggled to keep up. One major limitation was the absence of barcoding capabilities, which STRUMIS offers as a standard feature.

Once BHC began exploring STRUMIS further, they quickly discovered a wide range of additional benefits tailored specifically for steel fabrication companies, including:

• BIM Integration

• Estimation Tools

• Document Control

• Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Supplier & Contract Tracking

• Planning & Scheduling

• QS Analysis

• CNC Integration

With STRUMIS, BHC gained full visibility and control over their steelwork processes—from estimate and procurement through to production and delivery. It was exactly what they needed to operate more efficiently and strategically across all departments.

Implementation at speed

What impressed both teams was just how fast BHC adapted to STRUMIS.

“We are now utilizing everything STRUMIS provides,” says Bryan Cathcart of BHC.

This seamless implementation reflects both the intuitive design of the platform and BHC’s commitment to process optimization.

Results that speak volumes

BHC’s need for comprehensive planning and scheduling was met with one of STRUMIS’ most celebrated features-its robust project scheduling tools. These allow teams to prioritize contracts and coordinate resources across departments to meet tight project milestones.

Now, STRUMIS is an integral part of BHC’s business model, helping them continue to deliver high-quality projects-on time and within budget.

“We’re entirely pleased with our choice of STRUMIS and would thoroughly recommend both the system itself and the services STRUMIS offer,” adds Bryan.

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